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Low Carb Easy Bread – Wednesday Weekly Recipe Post

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EXCELLENT- Easy, – Β Paleo, Keto, grain free, gluten free, LOW CARB BREAD πŸ˜‰

Makes 4 buns – ( 5 grams net carbs )

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Makes 4 Buns


The Stuff you Need:

Dry ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup almond flour (almond meal)
  • 1/4 cup plain whey protein ( or- eliminate this, and use 1 full cup of Almond Meal)
  • 1/3 cup psyllium husks
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup flax meal
  • 1 tsp garlicΒ granules
  • 1 tsp onionΒ granules
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt (pink Himalayan, or sea salt)
  • 1 tbsp sesame, sunflower, flax, poppy, or caraway seeds – (optional)

Wet ingredients:

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/8 c olive oil
  • 1 cup boiling water

What to do with the Stuff

 

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Mix dry ingredients together
  • Add wet ingredients to dry mix
  • Form into 4 “buns” on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
  • You can add sesame seed/flax/poppy seeds to the top (optional)
  • Bake for 40- 45 minutes
  • Cool on wire rack when cooled, cut in half with serrated knife
  • You can omit the savory spices above for a more traditional wheat flavor

    Each bun has 5 net carbs

“Kitchen sink” Fritatta..- Wednesday Weekly Recipe post

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THIS, dish, is honestly, one of the most awesome culinary tidbits..A Fritatta is SERIOUSLY, one of the most versatile, healthy, quick, EASY meals to make- with WHATEVER you happen to have πŸ˜‰ Β I used my medium skillet for this one, it was late, we were hungry, I was running out of stuff, BUT we ALWAYS have eggs..ALWAYS have some sort of veggies, and meats ..so ..get busy!!Β Β πŸ˜‰ Β sautee whatever mix of stuff you happen to have..(mind you- NOTHING is “off limits” for this dish..) I usedΒ some grass fed BUTTER to sautee this in..>.. mmmm BUTTER…..( or you may use olive oil if you prefer) Β Be creative πŸ˜‰ get everything nicely sautee’dΒ and soft. On the side, whip some eggs upΒ ( with or without some cream, or broth for posterity) Β pour egg mixture over your sautee mixture, cook until set a bit. If you add cheese, (or not) you may want to brown it a bit, so-Β set under a broiler for a few minutes, and wallah!

This is the best option, because it is a virtual crowd pleaser. You can tame the meatlover, or the vegetarian, the Paleo person, the Keto person, and pretty much just anyone who likes food. It is also great for breakfast, lunch and dinner too πŸ˜‰ also served hot, room temp or cold..;-) win win win win!!Β Β As always , I highly recommend using only the cleanest food available in your area, free range , grass fed, organic.. Health is Wealth. Β  ENJOY!

 

Low Carb Herby Dinner Rolls

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Low Carb Herby Dinner Rolls

Makes 12 dinner rolls

rolls.

The Stuff you need:

  • 2 TBS coconut flour
  • 2/3Β C almond flour
  • 1 &Β 1/8 C goldenΒ flax meal
  • ΒΌ tsp salt
  • 2Β½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1Β½ tsp crushed, dried herbsΒ (or 2Β T. fresh, chopped herbs) you can use basil, rosemary, or mixture of any πŸ˜‰
  • 4 eggs Β beaten
  • 1 c.water
  • 4 TBS olive oil

What to do with the Stuff:

  • Preheat oven to 350ΒΊ
  • Lightly grease muffin pan with olive oil
  • In a large mixing bowl Beat eggs, olive oil, and 1/2 of the water
  • Measure all dry ingredients & add to egg mixture. MixΒ well
  • Batter will be stiff, gradually add more water in small increments
  • Mix wellΒ after each addition until batter becomesΒ smooth enough to spoon into muffin pans
  • Spoon into muffin cups nearly full (they don’t rise much)
  • Bake forΒ 20 minutes
  • Cool on wire rack for 15-20 min

EACH roll contains:

150Β calories

6.1Β g carbs, 4.43 g fiber, 1.6 g NET CARBS

5.51 g protein

12.5 g fat

Getting a “head start” on Keto- with “Ruled Me” 30 day plan – Wednesday Weekly Recipe Post

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I GOTTA SHARE people, I just HAVE to πŸ˜‰

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I’m SO energised this week~!! from not just eating REALLY well, but also from all the reading, networking, researching, creating recipe modifications, knowledge sharing, the new forum groups I’m a part of, and just the plain ole’ the “keto fascination” that many people are experiencing right now.

A new found “friend” told me, that the Ketogenics way of eating ( I HATE the word “diet” lol) BUT, it is now “trending, being the 6th most popular /researched/ “new”Β eating plan IN THE WORLD right now. I have a feeling that after more people watch “Cereal Killers”, and more people in social media keep sharing recipes, blogs, and these really informational/supportive forums keep popping up everywhere, that the “Ketogenics diet”Β will end up in the top 3. Eventually, when all the sheeple, decide to take a more proactive stance in their personal nutritionalΒ health and choices into their OWN hands we will be less of a minority. I look forward to those days.

I can’t say ENOUGH about an amazing young man, that I “met” online while on my continuing quest/obsession for more and more knowledge on this impressive eating plan ( or WOE = “Way of Eating”). Craig who started the website “Ruled Me” has an impressive story of his own.

The reason I mention he, and his website- I am on a woman’s forum about Ketogenic diet, and over 100 participants all started Craig’s 30 day plan on Monday, and all are there supporting one another, sharing the ups/downs/concerns/achievements to go strong and accomplish this goal until the end of 2014.

THAT is dedication! and also inspiring, and motivating!.. that is ONE HUNDRED WOMEN, from all over the world, who all “met” on a spin off of another forum, after a great gal just put it out there..Β “Hey ladies, I’m startingΒ the 30 day “Ruled Me” eating plan starting on Monday, to take us through the holidays, who’s in?. Β The charge is US$5.00, Craig calls it a “donation”. I GLADLY paid my US$5.00 because the information I received in the 5 .PDFs is on point! Craig breaks it down “Barney style” for those of us who have more of a challenge grasping the full science of things. PLUS, THE RECIPES, and meal plans..all the way down to a shopping list for your essentials.. YAH.. THAT in itself, makes it pretty much a “no brainer” with absolutely zero stress for all, your meals for the next 30 days are simply PLANNED out, and super easy to do..

I HIGHLY recommend, and FULLY support this “30 day WOE plan,..so much, that I WANT TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE.. not that I, personally have a huge following (as of yet), but it is something WORTH sharing.. and the best part?….the guy who wrote the plan?, CRAIG,- WOW.. what a GREAT guy! Β He will answer ANY question you have..and address concerns, uncertainty, or just if you want to say hi, he sincerely appreciates it ! He will help you out with ANYTHING Keto related. He is an incredible plethora of hands on knowledge, and a REAL, down to earth, super smart, sincere guy..

He VOLUNTEERED to simply be “on call” for our little group of 100 women whom have started their new nutritional journey during the most CHALLENGING time of the year (for most).. I’m just really impressed, and simply wanted to share. Β I have been making amazing delicious foods, from the “Ruled Me” website, and it goes to show that this man can COOK!, AND photograph..;-) It is inspiring, so much that I am on the quest to be able to modify most ANY food to “Keto Ize ” it πŸ˜‰ Β Anyway take a look if you want some GREAT information.. Knowledge is power..share the knowledge!

The link for this awesome plan, is found below..Let me know how you fare ! πŸ˜‰

http://www.ruled.me/30-day-ketogenic-diet-plan/

Shredded Beef Enchiladas- Saturday Weekly Recipe post

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Shredded Beef Enchiladas

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Serves 4-6

The Stuff you Need;

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 TBS butter1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
  • 1 large dicedΒ jalapenos (optional- for heat )
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 3 cupsΒ shredded Monterey Pepper Jack cheese, divided ( unless you want plain Jack-no spicy)
  • Olive oil for corn tortillasΒ OR
  • 1- 2 cans Enchilada sauce ( to moisten instead of oil)
  • 20 (6 inch) corn tortillasWhat to do with the Stuff:You may eliminate stove topΒ meat preparationΒ altogether, and simply use crockpot with all spices on high 4-6 hrs the day before, or while at work.. otherwise, this method works well, as long as you follow instructions

Also: in reference to corn tortillas.. to prepare them for rolling; you may use the oil preparation OR use the your red enchilada sauce ( topping) to moisten. Another option, if you do not want to roll individual enchiladas, or the corn tortillas are breaking, you may layer them as a lasagne type dish- using all ingredients, topping with red enchilada sauce , cheeses, and avocados

  • Place roast in a large saucepan that has a tight-fitting lid
  • Pour in water, cover, and simmer on low for 30 minutes
  • Increase heat to medium/high, and brown the roast on all sides
  • Once the water has boiled away, pour in the beef broth, vinegar, chili powder and cumin
  • Cover tightly and reduce heat to low
  • Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the beef falls apart when you try to pick it up
  • Shred the beef, using 2 forks or your fingers
  • Place shredded beef back into the saucepan with all theΒ juices, and let cool to room temperature
  • In a large skillet, saute the onions in butter until just soft
  • Mix in flour and green chilies
  • Stir to make rouxΒ constantly for 2 minutes to cook the flour taste out
  • Stir in sour cream and 2 cups of Monterey Pepper JackΒ cheese
  • Cook on low for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the cheese is all melted and mixed.
  • Set asideΒ and let cool.
  • Corn tortillas may be warmed in saute pan either with oil, or red enchilada sauce
  • Using tongs dip the tortillas, one at a time, into the oil or sauce forΒ 10Β seconds each side
  • Drain on paper towels, if using olive oil
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Spread sour cream mixture down the center of the tortilla
  • Top with about the same amount of beef
  • Roll up and place seam side down in greased baking dish ( 9x 13)
  • Repeat for each tortilla
  • Continue until you are out of the filling
  • Top with 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese
  • Top with avocado slices
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling

Black Bean Burrito Bake – Wednesday Weekly Recipe Post

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Black Bean Burrito Bake

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Makes 4 Burritos

  • The Stuff you need:

  • 1 (7 oz can) chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
  • 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas (I use whole grain tortillas)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey pepper jack cheese ( or plain if you don’t prefer spice)
  • Chopped avocados, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cilantro and jalapeno’s for garnish

What to do with the Stuff:

  • Preheat oven to 350Β°
  • Remove one chile from can
  • Chop chiles & reserve remaining adobo sauce and chiles for another use
  • Combine sour cream and chile in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes
  • Place half of beans in a food processor; process until finely chopped
  • Add chopped beans, remaining beans, and corn to sour cream mixture
  • Spoon 1/2 cup bean mixture down the center of each tortilla
  • Roll up tortillas; place, seam side down, in an 9 x 13-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray Spread salsa over tortillas; sprinkle with cheese
  • Cover and bake at 350Β° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated
  • Serve with listed garnishes
  • This dish can be made in advance and chilled; just bring it back to room temperature before baking.

Uber EASY- Roasted Chicken- Wednesday Weekly Recipe post

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UBER EASY, Roasted Chicken

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serves 2-4

ALWAYS buy clean, range fed, organic, grass fed, cage free, healthy, whole, cleanest foods available πŸ˜‰

Paleo friendly, Gluten Free, Dairy free

The Stuff you need:

  • 3-4 pound roasting chicken

  • 2 medium onions

  • 2 carrots

  • 2 stalks celery

  • potatoes (optional)

  • 1 bulb garlic

  • olive oil

  • salt & pepper, garlic powder to taste

  • 1 lemon. lime or orange, or onion (to stuff inside)

  • 1 small bunch fresh thyme, rosemary, bay or sage, or a mixture of all 3

What to do with the Stuff:

  • Preheat oven to 475Β°F
  • Take your chicken out of the fridge 45-60 min prior to baking
  • Trim off excess fat, and stuff underneath breast skin on either side
  • Liberally salt and pepper the chicken, set aside (you may do this the night before, and leave uncovered in fridge)
  • Chop veggies into nice sized chunks
  • Separate garlic bulb into individual cloves, leave them unpeeled
  • Put all the veggies and garlic into the middle of a large roasting tray, drizzle with olive oil, salt & pepper to taste
  • Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and additional garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste- rubbing it all over the bird
  • Cut lemon or lime or orange or onion in halves or quarters
  • Put the fruit or onion inside the chicken’s cavity, along with the fresh bunch of herbs
  • Place the chicken on top of the vegetables in the roasting tray and put it into the preheated oven
  • Turn the heat down immediately to 400Β°F and cook the chicken for 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • Baste the chicken halfway through cooking
  • If the veggies look dry, add a splash of water to the tray to stop them burning
  • Chicken should be @ 160-165 on an instant read meat thermometer inserted between thigh and breast
  • When cooked, take the tray out of the oven and transfer the chicken to a board to rest for 15 minutes

MMMMMMM, ROAST CHICKEN!!

Incredible mixed Meatloaf (over pasta) -Saturday Weekly Recipe post

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Mixed Meatloaf and sauce (over pasta) -Saturday Weekly Recipe post

Serves 4

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Jamie’s Money Saving MealsΒ is an AWESOME cooking show here in Oz..

He is really squared away in the kitchen, and I have always admired his approach to the simplicity of the “basics”

I saw a presentation of this dish prepared on the EXACT DAY that I was planning a meatloaf for dinner πŸ˜‰ I was REALLY psyched to try this, as it seemed like an awesomely HUGE meatball on a plate of spaghetti. It was PERFECT,Β  because this week, I’m on week 2 of myΒ ketogenic diet, and my hubby, NEEDS pasta..lol.. It worked out so well for us.

The meatloaf goes REALLY well with the pasta. Leftovers..ummm.. (if there are any) are delicious reheated, and I am CERTAIN a meatloaf sandwich would be off the chain..;-) Β ENJOYEEE!!

Whenever possible, BUY ORGANIC< and CLEAN FOODS πŸ˜‰

May be made “Dairy free” Β Gluten Free, Grain free.

(OMIT PASTAS AND CHEESES FOR PALEO)

Mixed meatΒ meatloaf withΒ pastaΒ 
(slightly adapted from Β “Jamie Oliver’s” recipe)

The Stuff you need:

  • Meatloaf:
  • 3 carrots
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • Β½ onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lbΒ ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground italian pork
  • 1/4 cΒ breadcrumbs (optional)
  • 1Β TBS dried oregano -(to taste)
  • 1 TBS choppedΒ basil ( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 1 TBS chopped parsley ( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • a few drops of Tabasco ( to taste)
  • salt andΒ black pepper (to taste)Sauce and pasta:
  • 3 red chili’s sliced, lengthwise, seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tspΒ oreganoΒ ( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 1 tspΒ basilΒ ( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 1 tsp parsley( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 jar of any kind of tomato sauce
  • salt and black pepper( to taste)
  • 1/2 c cheddar/parmesan or whatever kind of cheese you have to sprinkle on top
  • 16 ozΒ dried spaghetti

What to do with the Stuff

  • Preheat the oven to 200Β°C/400Β°F
  • Peel the carrots, quarter lengthways
  • Place in a roasting tray, drizzle with the oil and bake for 10 minutes
  • In aΒ large bowl, add the meats,Β breadcrumbs, Β oregano, basil, parsley, feta, egg, Tabasco, salt and pepper
  • Mix lightly with your hands (don’t overmix or the meatloaf will be tough) mix all, and spice to your taste
  • Shape into a loaf
  • Make a space in the middle of the tray with the carrots- add the meatloaf
  • BakeΒ for a further 30- 35Β minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through
  • While the meatloaf is in the oven, make the sauce- in a medium saucepan
  • Heat the olive oil, add the onion and the herbs,Β add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the jar ofΒ sauce,Β season to taste with additional herbs, salt and pepper- etc. to your taste
  • SimmerΒ for 15-20 minutesΒ while Meatloaf is baking
  • Have a large saucepan of salted boiling water ready (for the spaghetti)
  • Remove the tray from the oven, pour the sauce around the meatloaf
  • Top the meatloaf with a spoonful of tomato sauce, andΒ grated cheese
  • Lower heat to 350F put meatloaf back into the oven for 15Β minutes, and the sauce is bubbling
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions, then drain
  • ServeΒ spaghetti topped with slice(s) of meatloaf, topped with sauce, garnish with carrots, and chili’s

Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts- Wednesday Weekly recipe post

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Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Serves 2
The Stuff you need:
  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt, black pepper,Β garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon pepper to taste
  • 8 asparagus spears, pre steamed trimmed – divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs mixed withΒ panko
What to do with the Stuff:
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Grease baking dish or pan (8×8)
  • Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (ZiplockΒ freezer bags work) on a solid surface
  • Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch
  • Sprinkle each side withΒ your chocen spices, coat well, rub in
  • Place 4 spears of asparagus down the center of eachΒ chicken breast
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese over the asparagus
  • Repeat with the other chicken breast
  • Roll the chicken around the asparagus and cheese to make a tidy, compact roll
  • Dip in eggwash, then into crumbs fully covering each breast roll
  • Place the rolls seam sides down in the prepared baking dish
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear when pricked with a fork, about 30Β minutes
  • An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C)

Phenomenal Stuffed Eggplant- *low carb* Saturday Weekly Recipe post

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Phenomenal Stuffed Eggplant

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Serves 4

Always use: Organic, Range fed, WHOLE foods, CLEAN, and all natural ingredients.

Vegetarians- Substitute chopped zucchini’s and quinoa

Paleo- disregard cheese

The Stuff you need;

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 1 pound Italian sausage,Β ground
  • 1 diced red onion
  • 6Β cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 handfuls fresh spinach leaves (or 1 pkg chopped frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1+1/2 cupΒ tomato sauce
  • 1⁄2 cup black olives, chopped
  • 2 TBS Italian seasoning
  • Salt, Pepper, spices to taste
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan/Reggiano/Romano Italian cheese blend to taste

What to do with the Stuff:

  • Preheat the oven to 350Β° F
  • Cut the ends off of the eggplants and then slice in half lengthwise
  • Scoop the eggplant meat from the eggplant halves, leaving empty shells, with a Β bit of a border
  • Dice and reserve the eggplant guts- salt lightly set aside
  • Place empty eggplant shells in a 13×9 baking dish
  • SauteΒ Italian sausage, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, add spinach, and wine-cook 5 min
  • Add the reserved eggplant innards, bell pepper and mushrooms to skillet, simmerΒ an additional 10-15 minΒ until all soft and mixed
  • Drain all excess liquid
  • Stir in tomato sauce, olives, and Italian seasonings, and simmer 5 minutes- season to taste
  • Sprinkle someΒ mozzarella cheese evenly over the inside of the eggplant shells
  • Spoon in ample amount ofΒ cooked sausage mixture
  • Top the stuffed eggplants with mozzarella & parmesan cheeses
  • Bake 35 – 40 minutes
  • Let cool 5 minutes before serving.